Restaurant with a classic diner-esque layout, but it's elevated. The food was *great*. I shared a half chicken and the pesto pizza family style with my friend. Mezcal old fashioned Our waitress was very nice and accommodating. Nova was honestly so cool, will definitely come back. read more

Trivia moved here from phd. Literally the only reason i came back. I grabbed a big table bc i had a bunch of folks joining me. I received the third degree from at least 3 servers making sure i was going to fill the table. I assured them i was. You have to get here early bc otherwise you can't get a place to sit. I ordered a lemonade and mac and cheese. Mac and cheese took like 30 min and was $10 for a small bowl. Better than last time i was here but not worth the wait. It took so long and my friend who arrived after me got her potato skins i was like maybe they forgot about me. When i was finally able to flag down a server i was told the kitchen was backed up but that they could check on it for me. I had also asked for water with no cucumber which finally came an hour later when i asked again. The servers seemed to be avoiding us and when you could get someone to stop they were disinterested and acted like i was inconveniencing them. I had my hand up for several minutes bc i had no idea how to get my servers attention for a box, my check and my water. The food here is overpriced and the service is terrible. The patio was freezing and loud. 10/10 do not recommend. read more

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I'm honestly at a loss for words. This restaurant is comforting, eclectic, and a must-try. The food was incredible -- the kind that leaves you in a good food coma. John Adam's passion and attentiveness made the experience unforgettable, and Juan, the bartender, was amazing -- so welcoming and personable. What started as a quick dinner turned into an evening of great conversation and new friends. read more

A nice diner with little touches of international! Good and generous portions of foods! We got the pork chop and fresh tomato pizza. They were both very generous portions and solid.Sat at the bar-service was standard and ambiance was very casual and timeless. read more

Nova - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My late husband and I discovered Nova on the way to The Kessler Theater almost 10 years ago. My daughter and I go back when we are in the area; definitely worth the drive for me. We went on a Sunday early afternoon recently, there was live music; however, people were talking loudly. It appeared that put server was being shadowed by a new employee service was excellent!! Our mimosas were tasty as were the eggs with biscuits and gravy but the french toast casserole was out of this world delicious!! Parking lot is small; some street parking is available. A few tables outside, a small bar inside, booths lined the windows and tables fill in between. There's an additional room that is sometimes used for large groups or overflow seating. read more

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If there's one thing I've learned about restaurants, it's this: if retired people go there, it's good. If they have steady regulars, it's really good. If those steady regulars are retired, you found a golden ticket. Nova is that and more, the perfect blend of the retro aesthetic and demeanor of a neighborhood diner but with food that seriously makes you stop talking after your first bite. It's genuinely my favorite restaurant in Oak Cliff. You also get the added benefit of it being a hole in a wall so you impress anyone you take there're for the first time. If you're looking for the perfect, off of bishop arts but still close enough you can hang out there spot, this is it. Seriously, the decor is true, laidback vintage (not kitschy like newer restaurants), the staff will know your name quick, and the food is beyond comparison. It can get pricy, which is why I save it for special occasions but they have an incredible happy hour too if you just want drinks (and the drinks are top notch). Cannot recommend this enough, just be careful parking, the lot is small, go with the neighborhood street parking instead. read more

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I can't emphasize how friendly the staff is! We are new to the neighborhood and they were so welcoming. Brought our dog a delicious looking mix of chicken and bacon! The food drinks and service were all exceptional. Can't wait to come back! They have an outdoor ACd patio that dogs can enjoy too. Really a great local vibey spot! read more

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Worst Thai noodles I've ever had. Overpriced as a whole. Wouldn't feed the Thai noodles to a starving dog. Our server also was annoying to deal with, said he worked there 15 years, but stumbled over the specials. Overall wouldn't give these people your money. read more

Amazing brunch spot, my mom and I go every now and then. We had the biscuits and gravy and the French Toast Casserole, both were very tasty. We also had mimosas, they had a good OJ to champagne ratio. The place is a little small so it was a little load, but there was live music when we were there. Our server was friendly and attentive. read more

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This is my go-to late night eats and drink spot! And also brunch lol..love this place from the location, the food, the atmosphere, how the owner makes everyone feel like family, great drinks to add. One of the best kept secrets in all of Dallas. I recommend Nova to close friends and family but I gatekeep it from some because I don't want the atmosphere to change lol. Love Nova read more

Cuisine Selection: I definitely recommend the Steak Oscar here. We have a monthly wine tasting (The Eclectic Society) event here. The fine selection of steak topped with crab was delicious. They also have many other great dishes here. Wine Pairing: This petite wet steak cuisine was moist, flavorful and moderately seasoned. The cuisine paired well with Autumn Haiku, a TX/CA dry red blend with mostly Petit Verdot. The moderate tannins went well with the medium well grilled steak. The service and ambience were also excellent, warm, professional, and personable. This restaurant continues with an eclectic approach from New and Old World features. I would encourage those new and old to Nova to try this dish. Dr. Chandler Certified Texas Wine Specialist Chandler Plaza, LLC read more

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Nova is a gem a mile away from the many overpriced and overrated restaurants in Bishop Arts. Don't be put off by the frequent bar crowd or the late night hours. This is place to drink and be merry and a place to eat good grub. Nick, the owner, is a great guy and will get behind the bar and serve customers. This is a regular spot for me and my wife. One time my wife ordered the Cajun shrimp and it was too hot for her. Nick was so apologetic. He got her new shrimp and gave us a free crème brûlée. For the price, I think the food is tasty and the portions generous. They also offer specials. Jump on the meatloaf if you get a chance. read more

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We love Nova! But unfortunately we had an extremely rude waitress tonight. Bar was full so we had to sit at a table. Our waitress must not have been happy we weren't buying food or more drinks, she rushed us out with half the restaurant empty. Super disappointing given how much we usually enjoy Nova. read more

I wished I had gone to this place 5 years ago when it was highly recommended! Scottish owner is amazing unlike any hospitality you will ever experience in Dallas. Not only that but I ordered the Italian special and hands down it was the best home made pasta and seafood I have ever had in Dallas. Very busy on a Sunday night which does not surprise me! I will be telling everyone and coming back for more as soon as I can. Thank you so much it was what my mental health needed this evening! These pics do not do the food justice! read more

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Wasn't sure about how this experience was gonna be, but after sitting down this turned into a great choice. Starting with Ralph, our server, he was awesome and very accommodating. Then the food was outstanding. Started with the grilled beets, delicious, then The Steak Oscar was superb and the Gumbo was absolutely awesome. The atmosphere was very relaxing and comforting, which made this very nice. Highly recommend!!! read more

Very good good. Great service, and environment. Will definitely try them again soon.

Fav neighborhood spot to sit on the patio with my dog. I love how varied the menu is, I come here because I know there's something for everyone if I'm out with friends! Can pick something more healthy, or have a pizza! Staff is always very friendly and show great hospitality-- even to my dog! Staff always make sure my pup has water and a little snack. read more

Amazing food. We will definitely be back on our next trip to DFW. Good service. Cool vibe as well.

Excellent service and food. A definite must visit if you are in the neighborhood so drop by. read more

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Can't say enough about this place. Growing up, my favorite kind of restaurant were diners. This place takes the simplicity and nostalgia of an old school diner and pairs it up with delicious upscale food at a great price. I've been here three times, now and have had the best experience each time. The servers are attentive and friendly. My drink is never empty. The bar makes an awesome dirty martini! And the best part is they're open late. Their appetizers are excellent. I've had the hummus, smoked salmon potato skins, and the watermelon burrata salad and it's all delicious. For entrees I've had the chicken fried pork loin, the beef Wellington, a pizza, and the latest (pictured below) was the Scottish salmon special. It was one of the best salmon dishes I've ever had. And lastly, I've never had a bad dessert here, between the crème brûlée and the peach crumble. Make sure you save room for dessert. I can't say enough good things about this place. Make sure you give it a try! read more

Nova - Scottish Salmon Special - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Location Just off Davis, downtown Oak Cliff Parking Street and side lot Atmosphere Upscale-linen table cloths, napkins Seating Tables, large bar, outside-deck Service Outstanding-no sooner did we order the food-poof-delivered. Very friendly. Showed us pictures of the specials on his phone! Love that! Menu Get the specials-so good!! We had the calamari-served with a side salad. Not the typical rings-tender and juicy. The salad dressing was light and tasty. A fellow customer had the grilled asparagus topped with sweet potatoes and large piece of meat. The Brussel sprouts were cooked with blue cheese and cranberries-tender, not mushy, generous blue cheese. We had the chocolate dessert that disappeared so fast! Creamy, light, and chocolaty! Perfect! Summary Local upscale dinner spot with great prices! Wide selections-awesome specials! The service is outstanding. Can't wait to return and explore more of the menu! read more

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I absolutely love this place for drinks & snacking! The ambiance is very modern diner style type of feeling but can get crowded VERY quickly. The Mac & Cheese was delicious but I could have definitely gone without the hot sauce they put on it. It tasted very out of place. It was also very soupy like compared to most Mac & cheeses I know. But was very tasty! The frog legs, TRY THE FROG LEGS!! They are my favorite thing out of their whole menu. A tasty tasty experience. Everything I think of this place, my mind automatically goes to their frog legs. If this was a main dish I would get it every time! The seared duck wasn't too impressive. I felt like the plate was more of a Brussels sprouts & bacon dish because there was so much of it. The duck was tasty just wish there was more of it, especially for the price. read more

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This is one of the best places in Dallas to go for food, atmosphere, drinks, and so much more. The owner JD makes everyone feel at home and makes a point to know his customers. I hadn't been there in months and he knew exactly who I was and welcomed me in with incredible warmth. This love for his business & life goes straight into his cooking. Hands down the BEST fish and chips I have ever had in Dallas. The menu is delicious no matter what you order and he makes his sauce from scratch. The owner takes pride in the quality of his food and the flavor. Highly recommended for the atmosphere, the food, the drinks, to socialize, family time, or even date night. Epic food & phenomenal service. read more

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Tried it for the first time and the food was good and the service was standard. We had seafood empanadas, pasta and gumbo. The gumbo was a bit greasy. read more

This is my neighborhood walkable go-to bar and restaurant. I've never had a bad meal or bad pour. Lots of regulars and folks local to Winnetka Heights so it has a neighborhood feel. The service is always attentive and friendly so come on by read more

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I had the smoked salmon salad, it was excellent! Their espresso martinis are amazing! And our service was top notch, our server was awesome and super friendly! Highly recommend! read more

An Oak Cliff staple. Service is always good with food and cocktails to top it off. Brunch is always fun as well with live music.

I spent New Year's Eve at Nova. I had the meat pizza and Autumn Haiku. The food and service were excellent. The atmosphere was chill. It was a nice mix of people hanging out ringing in the new year with good music in a casual environment. I would definitely go back! read more

Nova - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Love Nova! Great locals place in Kessler Park/North Oak Cliff. Great drinks, food and service!

I had a very good experience at Nova, the service at bar was excellent i ordered a Nova 75 (French 75) it was delicious i was afraid the champagne would take over the drink but just the right amount was added. I'd definitely recommend the seafood empanada I've never had anything like that before. The Nova salad was great too but a little shy on the olives but still can't go wrong ordering it. I ordered the fettuccine pasta with peppers, sadly i had to send it back. It was FULL of flavors from the different ingredients but lacking salt/seasoning to hold it together and maybe get it without the carrots because it made the dish a 3/10. Lastly, the Crumble with ice cream on top was 10/10 so order that before you go. read more

We recently came here for a Sunday brunch ... and wow did the food deliver. I got a side of biscuits and gravy and a side of mac and cheese (because why choose 1 when your hangover says both). The flavor and texture of the biscuits and gravy was spot on. Possibly the best I have ever had at a restaurant. Our server was attentive and very nice and the ambiance was great. They have a guy playing the guitar and singing cover songs. The music was at a decent level but it was not difficult to hold a conversation over it. 5/5 would recommend and I plan on coming back soon for dinner. read more

First time here but have heard good reviews. Drink menu is pretty good. Different liquor used in old time drinks. My husband had a Mescal old fashioned and loved it. We split a pear and arugula salad. It was delicious. Lots of berries that were freeze dried. The pears were roasted. Fresh goat cheese crumbled. Just a really god salad. I ordered the roasted duck over carmelized brusselsprouts. Delicious! My husband had the chicken fried pork loin. He loved it. We had to have dessert, everything else was so good and the chocolate bomb cake was just incredible. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and intend to go back as soon as we can. read more

Meat pizza was delicious, service was really nice, was met at the door by the bartender was shown the menu and what was available. Hard to find good food late night so I'm glad I found Nova! Ambiance was pretty cool! Cozy, spacious, friendly with good music! Would recommend this place for anyone looking to hang out and enjoy some drinks read more

If you haven't tried this place, make plans right now to go for drinks and dinner. Small but valuable wine list, unique and affordable house cocktails and friendly service. First time here and I feel like a local. Unassuming and fun vibe, but the star is the food. Do yourself a favor and have the Moroccan Chicken. Balanced with a lot of flavor. So good. This is my new go to in Dallas. read more

I had found this place online by chance and the menu I saw made me want to come try it out. Well, when I came in, I stood there awkwardly for a while until someone came to seat me. I was waiting on a friend who was running behind and I was so hungry so I ordered some crispy brussel sprouts in the meantime. they were crispy, well seasoned and had blue cheese on them. I love Blue Cheese and I love the sprouts... but I really don't know that they went so well together. Not a fan of that aspect. Their menu was definitely not what I had seen online nor did they really have anything I'd wanted to try. I couldn't determine what the theme of the restaurant was... it was kind of all over the place. I even asked the server what the theme was. His response: "there is no theme, it's unique... this is the only place you can get Thai food and pizza." I mean... OK... sure. Ended up getting the pulled duck pizza and subbed the BBQ sauce it normally comes with for pesto sauce (a much better option I think). The pesto was not as fragrant as I am used to which was not entirely bad as it did not overshadow the other elements on the pizza. It wasn't entirely good either as the other elements on the pizza were equally underwhelming. I was so utterly disappointed by my experience at Nova, especially after I'd been looking forward to it for months and for having to pay that much for a mediocre (at best) meal. Meh... read more

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One of the best restaurants in Dallas! There is nothing quite like this Gastro pub. The staff is incredible and the owner/cook is extremely friendly and an absolute mastermind in the kitchen. The creations that he has made on this menu are absolutely fabulous! You cannot go wrong with a pizza or any of his specialty items. The cocktails are absolutely fabulous and the atmosphere makes you feel like you've stepped back in time! I've been here dozens of times and can say that I've never had a bad meal with the quality only increasing as they add new menu items. read more

I recently visited Nova and had Cisco as my server. He was nothing short of amazing! He was friendly and attentive. He even suggested drinks that would pair well with our meal. Hands down I would recommend this restaurant to my friends and family.... And go see Cisco. You won't be disappointed. read more

I've been to Nova several times in the last 10 years, but I went very recently, and was pleasantly surprised to try some other menu items that I haven't tried before. I sat outside with my friend, and we shared a plate of hummus with pita bread and a smoked salmon salad. I really enjoyed the fresh hummus plate, and it was a generous portion with lots of fresh cut vegetables. I've had the pho here as well, and I remember it being good. The ambience and service is consistently great. This is a neighborhood, favorite and a staple to Oak Cliff. read more

Nova - Smoked salmon salad and hummus plate - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We were staying in Bishop Arts district and had not made dinner plans. Our friend said it was good, so off we went (no reservation). We split the Orecchiette with 3 mushrooms and cream sauce, and the pesto pizza. The pasta was my preference. The pizza was more garlic-y than pesto-y, and just meh. Service was good, if a bit brusk. There is a parking lot. read more

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Great food and service. Pork Chop was fabulous! Good vibe for just a drink and appetizers if that's what to want also. read more

Nova - Pork chop - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas